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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,905

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $990

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,054

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $20,020
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $19,259
Premium Mat Package 185    
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
Sunroof 800 800 850
Cargo net     60
Premium Mat Package 154    
Engine-block heater 62 62 91
Sunroof 664 664 774
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 1,060 875 1,010
Options (change) 880 726 920
Destination 650 650 875
Total Price $22,895 $28,620 $21,905
Total Invoice $21,550 $26,981 $21,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,395
Model Year200820082019
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$22,895$28,620$21,905
Adjustments for Features0-3,605-935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,895$25,015$20,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$0
Total Invoice$21,550$26,981$21,054
Adjustments for Features0-3,399-899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,550$23,582$20,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,032$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200820082019
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,835$5,440$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605$935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,399-899

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082019
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in99.4 in
Length191.8 in173.9 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,797 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

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